Though the Portland Trail Blazers ushered in a free agent class this summer headlined by the return of guard Norman Powell, it’s too early to tell whether these additions will move the needle for the franchise. One thing is for certain: The pressure is on for this revamped roster to deliver. With President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey and franchise star Damian Lillard both entering their tenth season in Portland, whether they see an eleventh in the Rose City seems to depend on this year’s results.
With so much riding on Olshey’s moves this summer, his track record of acquiring talent in Portland through the years is worth a second look.